Backstage at the Dean Martin Show - Hardcover

Hale, Lee; Neely, Richard D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078623234X ISBN 13: 9780786232345

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2001

Synopsis

This book lets you peek behind teh curtians at all the fun, friendship,a nd occasional star tantrums that went inot making this top-rated variety program.

About this title

From Library Journal:

Hale describes himself as the "Special Material by " writer, composer, and choreographer, not to mention stand-in for the star himself, for the 1960s and early 1970s television staple, The Dean Martin Show. In a book that captures the American variety-show era, Hale chronicles each year he spent on the show, with anecdotes about guest stars and various dilemmas and successes during tapings. He also gives an extensive history of the famous/infamous Golddiggers. Much is made of Martin's personality and his abilities as an entertainer who never needed to rehearse. Hale gushes at times about the star and many of his guests over the years, shouting sentiments at them from the page. Though Hale and Neely do a fine job of storytelling, this book is recommended only for fans and libraries with popular-culture or broadcasting collections.
-Lisa N. Johnston, Sweet Briar Coll. Lib., VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

Lee Hale, who worked with Dean for years, has captured in the written word the heart and soul of the man; his music and his humor and the backstage fun that made Dean's show unique. (Bob Hope)

From the exciting newness and discovery of making a show work in the beginning to the slow decline at the end,Backstage at the Dean Martin Show is a warm and touching memoir. (Christine Canfield ForeWord Reviews)

Appeared in Entertainment Weekly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 078623234X
• ISBN 13: 9780786232345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 179